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Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub

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Iconic two-story dock on the Holston River, the heart of the stay and guest fav
Morning coffee or evening fishing with uninterrupted river views from our dock
The lodge and dock — just steps apart for easy river access
Evenings by the fire with the river rolling by — peaceful and relaxing
Freshly updated kitchen — redecorated and ready for group meals

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bluff City, TN
  • Place, Bristol Caverns
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Dragway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Downstairs 2

1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub

Riverfront Home
1512 sq ft of living space with 542 sq ft of porch space
150 ft of private river frontage
Private Dock
Fully equipped kitchen
100 Mb Wi-Fi
Cable & Netflix
Safe Neighborhood
Onsite parking for up to 5 vehicles & boat trailers

2 min walk to TWRA Boat Ramp
15 min drive to Bristol Motor Speedway

Book your stay today! We look forward to your visit.
Private fishing tours available for an additional fee.

To view our website visit www.barrettsriverlodge.com.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to family allergies, we are unable to accept pets at this location.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1789158vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bluff City

Located in Bluff City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sycamore Shoals State Park and South Holston Lake, while Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park and Paramount Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Dragway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Bluff City, TN

What's nearby

  • Worley's Cave - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • South Holston Lake - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 17 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Senator's Workshop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Package Co - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront | Pvt Dock | Trout Fishing | Firepit | Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of South Holston Lake, Worley's Cave and Bristol Caverns. Bristol Motor Speedway and Whitetop Creek Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

E. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great

Nice neighborhood.. older house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a group

The home was very clean and exactly as described. the double layer deck overlooking the river was wonderful! We sat out there every evening with a glass of wine. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtfully Equipped

Great house, We had Thanksgiving at this property and the kitchen is Surprisingly equipped, as well as games for the kids and extra linens, Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Come back and visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful time staying here. Had family in from Fl, In, Pa.. Everyone loved the Speedway in Lights and the beautiful scenery. Got some awesome fishing memories with family. The house met all of our needs. No issues, the Host kept us very informed. Would definitely stay here again. Having the two kitchens and two bathrooms really helped. The weather didn’t let us enjoy the two story deck right on the South Houston river.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

iver view house

I was very pleased with this property. My son was racing at Bristol motor speedway for short track nationals. Very Clean, comfortable. The mattresses were so comfy, pillows too. Had all the amenities we needed. We grilled and did a lot of cooking. Caught some fish, of course they were returned to the river. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2021
Hope you can come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay! Everything is about 20 minutes away no matter which way you take. Lots of beautiful scenery to see so take a different way each time. The property manager was quick to answer questions. The only thing I didn’t like is the beds were not super comfortable. They were decent but with a bad back they were difficult to get comfortable. Everyone was SUPER nice in the area!!! I would 100% recommend this property to anyone! It’s cheap, decent, clean, and quiet! Thank you again so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on the River

This house on the river was perfect for our 3 generations to share for a local wedding. We had 4 kids under 5, 1 teenager, and 4 adults. Everyone enjoyed the property. The house is divided nicely to accommodate multiple family groups. The house was as described and obviously well cared for. The dock was the surprise for us. We knew it was there but not a factor in our choice. It was probably our favorite spot. The railings were great and the gate latches were perfect for us to hang out on the river and let the toddler play around on the upper or lower deck. We even borrowed some fishing poles from our local family to enjoy the river more. We visit the area often and will definitely stay again anytime we need a place to hold a larger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Husbands birthday get away

The house is pretty big and has lots of room for multiple guests or families. The location is nice about 25-35 minutes to town either way you go. The dock on the river was probly the best part it’s very relaxing and peaceful. We were hoping to catch some fish but didn’t have any luck. Maybe next time. The hot tub was an added bonus to come in and relax at night before going to bed. There are two kitchens and they’re both fully stocked for cooking. The stairs are pretty steep going downstairs so be careful. We didn’t really have any issues besides the hot tub was a little dirty but the host sent out some one to clean it within the hour of me contacting them. We would definitely stay here again most likely in the warmer months tho. It was still a little too cold to sit out on the dock and enjoy the river in the early mornings and evenings. The only thing I would suggest fixing was the stove top was cracked and the door in the master bedroom that goes outside to the porch it just had a normal door knob on it I’d suggest putting a deadbolt on just for security purposes. We look forward to returning to this probly in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely area, but House not really suitable for a group of 10

The location is lovely. We had fun trying to fish from the river deck.The house is nice but it doesn’t work well for a large group. There are no good spaces to all be together. There’s one small table in the kitchen with 4 chairs. We ate several meals together so we carried over the folding table from the fishing deck, chairs and crockery up from downstairs, and chairs from the porch. Our improvised long table worked, but it was a tight squeeze.The rural location of the property suggests that guests will want to cook some meals. There were hardly any surfaces for meal prep, and almost no shelf space to store food (apart from the spacious refrigerator). We put boxes of food outside on the porch and hoped there were no scavengers! Waste paper baskets and mirrors would be helpful in all the bedrooms.The bottom step going down to the basement is deeper, and then there is a half step up to the downstairs area. Most of us stumbled on the bottom step and then tripped on the half step up. Thankfully the handrail saved us from falling. One of the twin rooms has no windows or closet and can only be accessed through the open plan double room. It is really an enclosed corridor between the basement room and the garage. It has the drainpipes from the bathroom on the floor above going down the wall, so every time the toilet is flushed or someone takes a shower, the pipes make a terrific racket. A few of the toiletry dispensers in the bathroom were practically empty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation trip

A very nice property. I only had 2 complaints. The stairwell from the lower level to the upper level is very steep, and there is no handrail present. Was exceedingly difficult for the older folks in our group to navigate. Also, the door at the top of the stairs did not have a knob or way to latch the door shut, only a key lock. with no way to secure the door we had to watch the children very closely, so they didn't take a tumble down the stairs. Otherwise, the house was very nice and well equipped. Served our purposes well for the number of people we had on the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and a great dock on the river to fish or relax.

It was a very clean house in an excellent location. It is just down from a boat slip, if you bring a boat, and the dock on the river is great to relax on or fish off of. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked away quietly

Granted some of the rooms are smaller upstairs, but it is spread out. Downstairs has a wide space, but you're not here to stay inside. They have a nice yard up front with a deck overlooking the river. Also have a beautiful back deck with a private spot, firepit, hot tub, grilling, and a perfect spot for cornhole. A tremendous piece of property for a getaway. All that is missing is a dishwasher, otherwise, it's a perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

As advertised with plenty of extras would definitely come back! Bucket list trip and this was tbe perfect spot to come back and relax after long days enjoying the beautiful country! Well maintained and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home!!

We stayed at this lovely home during a world series softball tournament which was at Winged deer park. It was close to the home and the men loved the fishing dock. The hot tub was awesome after a long day. Definately would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Bluff City

We were only 7 minutes from the wedding so it was very convenient for driving for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding on Saturday. The wedding cabin was out of refrigerator space so we were able to keep the champagne chilled and ready for the toast. Everyone enjoyed relaxing during our downtime. All the adults had coffee in the morning on the river deck. When the wedding was over we enjoyed the hot tub to soothe our sore feet and compare notes on all the festivities. Everyone slept great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Had a combo retreat and fishing trip for five men. Rented whole house and it worked out perfectly. Megan was very easy to work with and helpful. House is exactly as advertised. The two tier deck at the rivers edge is incredible. It’s the only house in the area with something like this. Loved being able to walk right down to the river and fly fish in the water as well as spinner fish off the deck. We’re hoping to make this an annual retreat location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2021
Hope you can come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aljhon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 41 nights in Jan 2024

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Hosted by MEGAN BARRETT

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We are Josh & Megan Barrett, owners of Barrett Properties. We enjoy hosting travelers at our vacation rentals and hope you find the accommodations to be enjoyable! Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

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